1 . Struggling through another PowerPoint presentation.
All professors have a different style of teaching. Some will write material on the dry-erase board, provide printed materials for you to follow along with, or utilize the magical PowerPoint presentation. PowerPoint is a great tool for classroom lectures, but you might only get half of your notes if youâre a slow writer. Professors may post these presentations for the class on Blackboard or Canvas. If not, students have resorted to taking photographs of the slides using their phones and later copying the information into their notes.
2 . Spending hours writing a paper and forgetting to click save.
This might have been the worst moment in Kevinâs life, spending all that time cooking the chili, bringing it to work, carrying it up the stairs only to spill it before anyone has a chance to taste it. The feeling of working on an assignment and forgetting to save it, can be similar to this. Similar situations can be your laptop dying in the middle of an online quiz, forgetting an assignment on your coffee table, having your backpack stolen that has all your notes, etc. The best way to avoid this feeling is to take precautions. Make sure you have auto-save set up on your laptop, be organized, keep your laptop charged, never leave your backpack unattended and ask for help if youâre carrying a giant pot of chili.
3 . When someone talks about the surplus of free time they have.
College students are notorious for having little free time. Most students attend classes, have an internship and/or work part or full-time jobs. Some students have a family to take care of as well. Balancing school, work, internship, and social life can be difficult. If youâre lacking time management skills, there are many resources to help. A daily planner will go a long way to help with assignment deadlines and what you need to study. Andy seemed to manage his time at Stanford University well, having balanced his studies and acapella group.
4 . When someone cuts in line for free food.
Stanleyâs favorite day of the year was pretzel day. It was one of the few times we saw him excited or happy about anything. Free food is a huge motivator for college students as well, and line jumping can be considered criminal. Students are often on a strict schedule, but waiting for free food is a chance worth taking. I suggest following your school on social media and keeping an eye out for these events. Most times, they will post about an event the day before to let other students know.
5 . Being assigned to work in another group project.
Group projects are a great way for students to work on interpersonal communications and team work skills. However, some students can take advantage of the group environment by not doing an equal amount of work. Professors have taken measures to combat this by requiring each member to complete an evaluation form at the end of the project. If youâre in this situation, try to politely work it within your group and speak to your professor if itâs an issue. Jim would be a great team member to work with, but Dwight seems like he would be distracting.
6 . That Monday morning feeling.
Monday mornings are rough, after a weekend of fun youâre having to start over and wait until Friday evening. Try to plan activities for the week and weekend, so you have something to look forward to. Coffee also helps this feeling, if youâre a coffee-lover like me. This should perk you up, but be sure to not use Pamâs favorite cup.
7 . When your internship hires you for a full-time position.
A career is the ultimate goal of college students, itâs why we are in school to begin with! The feeling is much better when you havenât had to struggle with job searching after graduation. If thereâs not a chance for full-time employment, start searching for other opportunities before you graduate. Most colleges will have career fairs in the spring and fall semester to help students meet future employers. Take advantage of these events and other resources your college might offer for career services. Remember to be ambitious like Dwight, the assistant (to the) regional manager.
